Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a General Systems Theory (GST) risk management framework and conducts a preliminary investigation into its potential benefits. Design/methodology/approach – A risk management framework with four domains is developed by applying GST to...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the limitations and potential usefulness of a “knowledge city” concept as diversification vehicle for property investors. Design/methodology/approach – The paper first dissects the “knowledge city” concept and then investigates...

Visions : Smart urban planning / Simon Huston, Arvy Jadevicus and Zafir Sahin ; Green infrastructure / Will Manley and Sophia Price ; Food, waste and water -- the urban paradox / Richard Baines ; Place and community consciousness / Negin Minaei -- Institutions : Local innovation in emerging...

Purpose – The global market for sustainable buildings is growing, albeit from a slow start, as awareness of the consequences of climate change begin to influence the corporate decision makers seeking new office accommodation. Research has shown that a circle of blame has prevailed in recent...